Project Grant G24AP00447
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$402K
Federal Agency
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Federal Grant Program
15.814
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nevada, USA
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